Nor'easter Causes Significant Damage, Closes NC Highway 12
Eighteen-foot waves and strong winds batter the Outer Banks, leading to road closures and infrastructure damage.
A powerful nor'easter brought severe weather to North Carolina's Outer Banks on September 24, with waves reaching 18 feet and strong winds causing significant damage. The storm's ferocity led to the closure of sections of North Carolina Highway 12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation reported that approximately 500 feet of pavement on NC-12 was undermined or broken due to the extreme surf. The affected areas experienced ferocious conditions, impacting local infrastructure and travel.
Jennette's Pier in South Nags Head was among the locations battered by the towering waves, illustrating the intensity of the storm. The highway closure poses a significant disruption to communities along the Outer Banks that rely on NC-12 for access.